9/3/21 Asters

Fall is definitely on its way, and while this might be the last regularly-scheduled target announcement, there will be bees to look for a month or more. In fact, at least two species are just getting started for the year - the Aster Cellophane Bee (Colletes compactus) and its apparent parasite the Autumnal Cellophane-Cuckoo (Epeolus autumnalis).
Photos and details of these two species, and two others associated with asters can be found here: https://val.vtecostudies.org/projects/vtbees/asters/

Stay tuned through the fall and winter for sporadic postings here related to Vermont bees. Happy Fall!

Posted on 03 September, 2021 15:13 by